Wasting Time? Time is wasted when:- A group of people must wait for one person.- A Team cannot readily access the same document or data.- A Task must be redone due to insufficient supervision.
'Horizontal' Software may be called a Suite - or a Platform. - It is very flexible & made to Create new information.- Can be used to create Vertical (specific) Applications.- An example would be 'Adobe Creative Suite'or MS Office.Vertical Software is developed for a specific set of Tasks.
The Platform is Broad & flexible by Design.- WYSIWYG Design tools for Novices autogenerates code.- Powerful Editors allow Experts to further customize.- Includes an underlying and thoroughly integrated database.- Robust, multiuser access without onerous fees.
Wasting Talent? Talent is wasted when:- An Expert is assigned a task that is suitable for a Novice.- A Novice is assigned a Task that way over his/her head.- A Novice that is eager to learn new skills is denied access.- Team members are pigeonholed. Latent talent, undeveloped.
There is another 'Great Divide' and that is the one between the Haves and the Have Nots. Younicycle is affordably priced for any business, not just the 'Fortunate 500'. Available as a SaaS (online) or as a Server package.
'Vertical' Software is often called an 'Application'. - It is typically developed for a specific set of tasks.- Is 'powered by' the underlying Horizontal Platform.- An example would be 'Recruiting' or 'Benefit Enrollment'.
Wasting Money? Money is wasted when:- Multiple software packages must be purchased.- Multiple licenses or 'seats' must be purchased for each.- Multiple user interfaces must be learned (extra training).
The Great Divide is Knowledge. If you have the required depth of Knowledge, you can accomplish difficult tasks but without it, you will either 'give up', assign or pay an Expert or purchase yet another limited use software application.
Cost? 1) Server package for $400. No limit on number of users.2) Online vsn (SaaS) = $480 per year (3 users).3) Custom programming from $25 to $75 per hour.
Many spokes. Younicycle's framework will allow you to create many types of Vertical Applications, defined only by your imagination. An Actuary - or a Recruiter, a Benefit Consutant or Insurance Carrier can create compelling, plug-in Solutions.
Need an Edge? Many possibilities:1) Create Customer Solutions & give to them for Productivity.2) Create and sell as a suppemental source of revenue.3) Create, give it away - but charge for added customization.4) Become a Partner. Sell Younicycle + your Solutions.
One wheel. We've designed the IT Vehicle so that:1) Experts can work side-by-side with Novices.2) WYSIWYG Tools auto generate complex code.3) Each 'mini-app' you create can be shared (or sold).
Getting there is the hard part ... but we've made the trip much easier. We have spent many years 'blazing a trail' and building the IT vehicle that can get you there, safely & affordably. Yes, it is easier - but Easy is a relative term.
Start here. Get there. It's a given that you want to provide superior service for your customers and always keep a responsible. technological edge. But how? Younicycle can give you that edge - & be white-labeled for your identity.
It's coming. Like it or not, your competitors are standing outside your customers' front door and can be invited in with a few clicks of a mouse. We have the high tech and you, the relationships. Let's talk while the sun is still out.
Personalizing your Employee Communications is critical whenever personal Knowledege is required. Use Retirement as an example. Why would an employee care about John or Jane Doe's retirement security? Meaningless, inaccurate information is not only irrelevant, it's dangerous. Do it right.
The 3 Steps for effective Employee Communications:1) Inform: Let them know it exists. Where? When?2) Educate Employees: What is it? How does it work?3) Personalize the content. John Doe is not real.
Employers: Collaborate internally, with us or other Vendors 1) We (or other Vendors) can provide Full service2) Do it yourself (DIY). You can always ask for help.3) Initial full service -> then DIY in the future.
Your Employee Benefits may be very Cool - but will be ineffective if they remain Hidden. Employee Benefit Statements help your Group understand & appreciate their Personal, Big Picture. We have more than 20 years of experience and know all the possible pitfalls.
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DIY Tutorial 4: Employee Benefit Statements Getting Started (Static vs variable text)
Continue through all items and develop your Preliminary Employee Benefit Statement Task list. The next Step is pulling together all of your collateral source documents and vendor provided materials which will be used to help you write your static & variable text (link "Content Source Documents").If you are using a Vendor, they may do it all. If it is DIY, you will need to fulfill this task.
Assuming DIY, then:(1) identify 'static' text that will not be personalized. An example would be a brief description of each health plan. Refer directly to your source docs & when possible, use text that mimics those materials. Rewriting text that is already acceptable can be time consuming. Remember:
(2) your source docs may have considerable detail but an employee benefit statement should be brief. 'Simplification' of content is a craft & effective writing skills are quite important. 'Think' like an employee with minimal knowledge, not as the Director of Benefits and Compensation.
(3) Avoid technical benefit terminolgy or acronyms unless they are critical to your message. If you do, make sure you also define the item in laymen's terms.
Assuming DIY, then:(1) identify 'static' text that will not be personalized. An example would be a brief description of each health plan. Refer directly to your source docs & when possible, use text that mimics those materials. Rewriting text that is already acceptable can be time consuming. Remember:
(2) your source docs may have considerable detail but an employee benefit statement should be brief. 'Simplification' of content is a craft & effective writing skills are quite important. 'Think' like an employee with minimal knowledge, not as the Director of Benefits and Compensation.
(3) Avoid technical benefit terminolgy or acronyms unless they are critical to your message. If you do, make sure you also define the item in laymen's terms.
(4) Keep an eye on your available 'space'. The tendency for most is to provide too much detail. If you are not alert, you will find that (example) your Health Care section has eaten all of the visual space allocated for Disability + Life Insurance.
(5) After every block of static text has been suitably written - stop - place it in your Visual space. If you do not do this as you go, you may have a big redo later.
(6) Do leave room for Variable text & #'s! It's a personalized employee benefit statement. Personalization ---> Knowledge.
Do not decide to:(1) Reduce fonts to a smaller point size.This vs that, which is a difficult read. You want your employees to read their Employee Benefit Statement without increasing Vision Plan claims.
(2) Eliminate 'whitespace' by tightening line height too much. Leave some air.
(5) After every block of static text has been suitably written - stop - place it in your Visual space. If you do not do this as you go, you may have a big redo later.
(6) Do leave room for Variable text & #'s! It's a personalized employee benefit statement. Personalization ---> Knowledge.
Do not decide to:(1) Reduce fonts to a smaller point size.This vs that, which is a difficult read. You want your employees to read their Employee Benefit Statement without increasing Vision Plan claims.
(2) Eliminate 'whitespace' by tightening line height too much. Leave some air.
This would generally be considered to be readable employee benefit statement line height.
This would generally be considered to be undesirable employee benefit statement line height.
